1972 Mousquetaire Е lВpВe Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Period of creation: 1962-1973

Here we see a portrait rendered in a style characterized by fractured forms and simplified planes, reminiscent of early modern artistic experimentation. The subject appears to be a man, possibly depicted as a historical figure or a personage associated with military or aristocratic status, given the elaborate hat and formal attire.
The composition is dominated by the figure’s profile, which is presented in an unconventional manner. Facial features are reduced to essential geometric shapes – a long, angular nose, flattened cheekbones, and eyes that seem to gaze directly outward. The mouth is rendered as a thin, almost abstract line. This reduction of detail contributes to a sense of detachment and perhaps even anonymity.
The color palette is relatively restrained, with blues, pinks, whites, and blacks forming the primary hues. The blue dominates the clothing, suggesting formality or authority. Pink appears in the background and on parts of the face, softening the overall effect and introducing an element of warmth that contrasts with the starkness of the figure’s features.
The hand holding a small object – seemingly a musical instrument or perhaps a decorative item – is rendered with expressive brushstrokes, emphasizing its texture and form. The swirling lines around the hat suggest movement or dynamism, while the overall composition feels compressed and flattened, characteristic of an attempt to represent multiple perspectives simultaneously.
Subtly, there’s a sense of melancholy conveyed through the figures posture and expression. Despite the formal attire, the subject doesnt project power or confidence; instead, there is a quiet introspection that invites contemplation about identity, representation, and the complexities of human experience. The artist seems to be less interested in creating a realistic likeness than in exploring the possibilities of form and color to convey an emotional state or a symbolic meaning.